On Feb 22nd, an opening ceremony of the beginning of the first semester was held in Xiamen University Malaysia, the first overseas branch of university in China.

Zhu Chongshi, president of Xiamen University, Wu Daguang, Ye Shiman, vice presidents of Xiamen University, Wang Ruifang, president of Xiamen University Malaysia, etc witnessed the historic day. Our dean Li Ning attended the ceremony and gave an academic report on the ceremony.

It is reported that Xiamen University Malaysia began its enrollment in December 2015. According to their interests, the first 180 students are distributed to different programs, such as New Energy Science and Engineering, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Language, Journalism, Accounting, Finance, International Business etc. 20 of the first students enrolled selected New Energy Science and Engineering, the training program of which was formulized by College of Energy, and the courses related will also be undertook by our teachers. Xiamen University Malaysia offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programs. The diplomas conferred by Xiamen University are authorized and recognized by Chinese government and Malaysia government. The graduates will have opportunities to work or further study in both countries.